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|Term=estrogen receptor | |Term=estrogen receptor | ||
|Short definition=estrogen | |Short definition=estrogen receptor (ES-truh-jin reh-SEP-ter) A protein found in the cells of female reproductive tissue, some other tissue types, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen binds to the receptors in the cells and can cause the cells to grow. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 22:19, 11 January 2023
| Estrogen receptor | |
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| Term | Estrogen receptor |
| Short definition | estrogen receptor (ES-truh-jin reh-SEP-ter) A protein found in the cells of female reproductive tissue, some other tissue types, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen binds to the receptors in the cells and can cause the cells to grow. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
estrogen receptor - (pronounced) (ES-truh-jin reh-SEP-ter) A protein found in the cells of female reproductive tissue, some other tissue types, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen binds to the receptors in the cells and can cause the cells to grow. Also called HE
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